Vibration when turning right

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born2lse
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Joined: Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:36 pm

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Hey all, I recently picked up a 2001 qx4 with 212K miles and loving it so far. It's been fun project on but now I got a problem I'm stuck on. Whenever I'm on the freeway going >70mph and turn moderately to the right, I get vibration in the front left body/wheel well. The front left wheel bearing was loose which I've fixed but the vibration is still there leading me to believe that was a symptom and not the cause. I'm thinking control arm bushing is next, but wanted to get your thoughts. Any suggestions?

Edit: after fixing the wheel bearing, I get very little to no vibration in the steering wheel.


heavy hitter
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Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:36 pm
Car: 2001 QX4

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Did you replace the wheel bearing....or just tighten it?

born2lse
Posts: 42
Joined: Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:36 pm

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I repacked the bearing and tightened it back down.

I ended up jacking the car back up again and wiggled the front wheel, and noticed the front control arm busing was loose. Replaced the control arm and the problem went away...for now.


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